Did you know that July is the hottest month of the year for Ohio?
Temperatures can sometimes be over 100 degrees at the peak time of day. Heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths each year in the US. It is important to prepared for these types of temperatures as being out in the sun can become dangerous.Knowing the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be a life changing situation. Excessive heat can also cause heat cramps and sunburn. If you see someone or you yourself are experiencing heat cram
ps in the legs or abdomen, get to a cooler place, rest, stretch and get fluids every fifteen minutes. Signs of heat stroke include hot red skin (it can be dry or moist) changes in consciousness) vomiting and high body temperature. If you see these signs, call 911 immediately.
Not only are humans at risk for heat related ailments, but it is important to not forget man (or woman)'s best friend! Each year, hundreds of pets pass away from heat exhaustion due to being left in parked cars. Did you know that the temperature in your car can rise almost 20 degrees in just 10 minutes??? To see a table of how hot it could be outside vs in your car with the windows up, check out The American Veterinary Medical Foundation If you have stops to make, its important to just leave your pet at home where they are safe. To see how your pet might feel trapped in a hot car, watch this video with an NFL player to see how long he was able to last.For more information on how to beat the heat:
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